Overall score
Butler
52.4/100
Mindarie
46.1/100
Butler vs Mindarie, WA Suburb Comparison
Butler for retirees and families; Mindarie for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ButlerMindarie
Crime rate
Butler
34.4 / 1k
Mindarie
34.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Butler
271
Mindarie
87
Population
Butler
13,473
Mindarie
7,867
Metric leadButler 8Mindarie 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Butler | Mindarie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.0/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.4 / 1k | 34.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 47 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 271 | 87 |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| Population | 13,473 | 7,867 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Butler is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Mindarie is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Mindarie leans into coastal living, while Butler feels more inland and suburban in character.
Butler pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Mindarie is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Butler suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mindarie is the stronger match for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.